DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Mary’s Magnificat Prayer”: In today’s Gospel, Mary proclaims her “Magnificat” to praise God’s Greatness. She sees herself as a “servant” of God’s Plan of Salvation; and reveals God’s Justice for the proud and powerful, and His infinite Compassion towards the poor and suffering. Ponder on, “Do…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Mary’s Faith in Action: In today’s Gospel account, Mary acted “as quickly as she could” to visit Elizabeth. This is not primarily because Elizabeth needed her help in her pregnancy, but because for Mary, God’s Will must be responded with great commitment and promptness. Ponder on,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Mary – God’s Plan of Salvation”: In today’s Gospel, the Angel Gabriel announced God’s Will to Mary; that she is chosen to be the Mother of the Messiah. Mary, accepted God’s Will with great humility and trust in God’s Protective Care, as she risked being “stoned…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Miracles” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, God sent an Angel to Zechariah, to reveal to him, that his barren wife Elizabeth will bear a son; who is to be named John. Ponder on, “When we are deeply committed to loving, praising and serving God, He…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Providence” – Faith: Today’s Gospel reveals how Jesus, the Messiah, came to be born of Mary His Mother. God’s Providence offers Salvation to all peoples and, reaches out; in personal ways. Ponder on, “How have you experienced God’s personal ways of protecting and guiding you;…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, John the Baptist’s Mission: In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist continued to proclaim the “Coming of the Messiah” with deep commitment and fearlessness. Ponder on, “Are we inspired to live our faith, like John the Baptist’s commitment or do we justify, compromise and follow the secular…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Open to God’s Truth” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, after the “Transfiguration of Jesus,” when the apostles, Peter, James and John were coming down the mountain, Jesus reminded them that, as the Messiah, He will face great Suffering and Death; for the sake of the Salvation…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Attitudes, Behaviour” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to the crowds with great sadness, as they were “deaf” to His Words of Salvation. Their consciences were “dulled” and they were contented with their superficial and secular ways of living.” Ponder on, “Are these attitudes and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Hope amidst violence” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims the greatness of John the Baptist. However, He proclaims that amidst the great violence and turbulence in the world, caused by sin; True Hope and Peace can only be found in Him; the Messiah. Ponder on,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Life’s Burdens” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us the strength to accept all our burdens in our life. No one can give us the assurance and hope that He gives. Ponder on: Jesus says, “Come to Me, all you who are overburdened. I will…